Celebrating Menchu

An unforgettable celebration of love, family, and a fruitful life recently took place as the lovely Menchu Concepcion was fêted with a surprise birthday party by her loving husband, Concepcion Industrial Corporation chairman emeritus Raul Concepcion, and their children Robie and Maling, Jojo and Joy, Patrick, Rica, Ton and Karen, grandchildren and great- grandchildren at the Rigodon Ballroom of The Peninsula Manila in Makati City. The celebrator was truly surprised as the family had already celebrated her birthday in Panglao Island’s Henann Resort Alona Beach Bohol. The children and grandchildren prepared a simple yet touching program filled with love and affection for their beloved matriarch as their guests enjoyed a lavish dinner. The Rigodon Ballroom was adorned with sunflowers – Menchu’s favorite flower, and something that her children likened her to, as she brings so much sunshine and warmth to their family.

Throwback to the ‘70s

’70s  heartthrobs Ronnie Henares and Jojit Paredes, in partnership with Solaire Resort and Casino, Primeline Management and Production, Inc. and University of Perpetual Help, are back for an extraordinary one-night performance called, Twofus: Reunion of Friends. Singing beloved classics from hit-makers like Chad & Jeremy, The Mamas & the Papas, The Everly Brothers, The Beatles, The Lovin’ Spoonful, The Cascades and many others, Ronnie and Jojit will take guests back to the era of tender love songs and upbeat, groovy tunes. Joining the fun are music icons Jim Paredes and Boboy Garrovillo of APO Hiking Society along with comedienne Mitch Valdes and dancing duo The Aldeguer Sisters. It will surely be a wonderful throwback to the ‘70s and celebrating the best of the decade! Twofus is on Sept. 1, 8 p.m.,  at The Theatre at Solaire Resort and Casino.